Yoshi no Cookie: Kuruppon Oven de Cookie

A rare and promotional Yoshi-themed puzzle game

Yoshi no Cookie: Kuruppon Oven de Cookie (1992) is a Japan-exclusive puzzle game for the Super Famicom that stands out not only for its engaging gameplay but also for its rarity and promotional ties. The game was released as part of a marketing effort for the Kuruppon Oven, a kitchen appliance, making it a unique and collectible piece of Mario history.

Yoshi and cookies: a promotional tie-in

The game features Yoshi in a puzzle-solving adventure where players must help him bake cookies by aligning ingredients on a grid. The connection to the Kuruppon Oven is significant, as the game was tied to the promotion of the oven product, making it not only a fun game but also a clever marketing tool. This promotional angle makes the game a rare find for collectors, adding to its mystique.

Puzzle mechanics with a unique twist

The gameplay revolves around sorting ingredients like sugar, flour, and chocolate chips to create cookies in various shapes and patterns. While similar to other tile-matching puzzle games of the time, the inclusion of Yoshi and the unique theme tied to a real-world product set it apart. The levels increase in difficulty, offering an enjoyable challenge while reinforcing the connection to the Kuruppon Oven.

A highly collectible Japan-exclusive title

As a not-for-sale promotional game and Japan-exclusive release, Yoshi no Cookie: Kuruppon Oven de Cookie is an incredibly rare find for collectors the world over. The game’s connection to the Kuruppon Oven makes it an even more interesting and unique piece in the Mario series, as it was never released internationally. For retro gaming enthusiasts and Mario fans, this rare title is an intriguing and elusive gem.

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See also the regular UK version.